Topic: Sunshine

15 chapters across the catalog

Techno-douche
Episode 1605 3:31 - 5:13

1605: Techno-douche

Daylight Saving Time, Global Time Inconsistency, Arizona Time

A discussion regarding the biannual time change highlights the lack of global synchronization, noting that Europe changed clocks a week prior to the United States. The hosts question why a global standard does not exist while acknowledging Arizona's refusal to participate in the practice.

Dig Up Canada!
Episode 1537 3:25 - 5:34

1537: Dig Up Canada!

Daylight Saving Time, Sunshine Protection Act Legislation

Clocks in the United States move forward one hour for Daylight Saving Time, prompting a recurring discussion on the health impacts of the time shift. A bipartisan group of senators continues to push for the Sunshine Protection Act to make Daylight Saving Time permanent and end the biannual clock changes. The transition often disrupts sleep schedules and daily routines, though some individuals report minimal impact on their biological clocks.

Prime Time Purge
Episode 1458

1458: Prime Time Purge

Hydrox Cookies, Oreo Rip-off Conspiracy

A discussion regarding the history of the Hydrox cookie reveals it was the original chocolate sandwich cookie, predating the Oreo by several years. The Oreo is characterized as a "rip-off" or blatant theft of the Hydrox design, despite Oreo's current market dominance. Speculation is raised about the occult or conspiratorial meanings of the stamps on the Oreo cookie surface.

Batu
Episode 1435 1:18:56 - 1:21:15

1435: Batu

Senate Passes Bill for Permanent Daylight Saving Time

The U.S. Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent starting in 2023. However, health experts and neurologists testify that permanent Standard Time would be better for biological rhythms, warning that permanent daylight time leads to dark winter mornings for school children.

Second Lady
Episode 1434 1:49:40 - 1:53:30

1434: Second Lady

Senate Passes Sunshine Protection Act for Permanent Daylight Saving

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent starting in 2023. Proponents like Senator Marco Rubio argue the change will eliminate the disruption of biannual clock changes and provide more evening daylight for businesses and recreation. However, history professors note that a similar attempt in 1974 was quickly repealed after parents complained about children waiting for school buses in total darkness.

Jab and Go
Episode 1318 1:28:09 - 1:31:18

1318: Jab and Go

Resiliency Buzzword and Sir Gavin's Knighting

A donor warned listeners about the increasing use of the term "resiliency" by government and business elites, interpreting it as code for how much abuse the public can withstand. Sir Gavin was knighted as the "Executor of Serious Matters" and claimed the protectorate of the Sunshine Coast hinterland in Queensland, Australia. The segment also touched on the difficulty of converting mainstream media consumers to independent deconstruction.

WhoTube
Episode 1236 1:08:33 - 1:13:47

1236: WhoTube

Social Snitching, NARC Lines and Privacy

The rise of "social snitching" is discussed, where citizens report neighbors for violating stay-at-home orders. In St. Louis, a Sunshine Law request revealed the identities of those using the NARC lines, while Governor Cuomo's reporting line was reportedly flooded with inappropriate memes.

Huma-Gate
Episode 427 3:08 - 8:26

427: Huma-Gate

Adam Curry Wedding Report, Dutch Press Incompetence

Adam Curry provides a report on his recent wedding to Miss Mickey in the Netherlands. He criticizes the Dutch press for factual errors regarding the wedding date and venue, noting they referred to him simply as a "former DJ" without mentioning his current work. Curry recounts an anecdote about being photographed by paparazzi while buying toilet paper in Amsterdam and introduces the term "liquid sunshine" to describe the rainy weather.

Episode 395 1:34:31 - 1:36:21

395: Multi Modal Mutt

Ken Sunshine, Celebrity PR, Wikipedia Scrubbing

Ken Sunshine of Sunshine Sachs Associates is identified as a powerful PR operative representing major celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Barbra Streisand, as well as labor unions. His influence extends to digital reputation management, with suggestions that his Wikipedia entry is tightly controlled and frequently scrubbed of negative information.

Death or Worse
Episode 287 1:02:44 - 1:07:14

287: Death or Worse

Sunshine Week and Lobbyist Transparency Rules

During "Sunshine Week," a C-SPAN panel discussed the "20% rule," which allows individuals to avoid registering as lobbyists if they spend less than a fifth of their time on lobbying activities. The hosts mock the arguments made by lawyers who claim tracking such time is too difficult for small firms.

The Future of Media
Episode 28 19:23 - 21:36

28: The Future of Media

DVD Market Collapse, Indie Films, and Spec Work

The retail market for DVDs has significantly declined, removing a primary revenue stream for mid-budget independent films. This shift has forced more actors and writers to work "on spec" or for scale, as seen with the success of films like Little Miss Sunshine. The hosts compare this trend to the "RevShare" model prevalent in Web 2.0.